Here
are 36 original compositions written expressly for ballet
class, with every exercise, from the barre to running across
the floor on pointe, included. Cole spent five years as accompanist
for the Atlanta Ballet and created this resource to make the
process of class go more smoothly. John McFall, director of
the Atlanta Ballet, regards the work as a worthy contribution
to the understanding of the collaboration of music and dance,
and a valuable tool to the field.

New
York's 100 Best Party Places

By
Hilarie M. Sheets '86

City
and Company, 2000

Looking
for the perfect place to throw that next party? Sheets
has made the job a bit easier. A comprehensive yet concise
guide to the finest places the Big Apple has to offer,
her book offers unique ideas for weddings, corporate events,
and other special occasions. It also includes handy indexes
containing information on price ranges, seating capacity,
setting, and neighborhoods. Sheets is contributing editor
at ARTNews magazine.

Motives
for Murder

By
Pat Gebhard '48

Creative
Arts Book Company, 2000

Taking
place in 1970s Berkeley, this novel has an abundance of
gurus, mind-altering drugs, mental and emotional exploration,
and, surprisingly enough, murder. It follows the life of
Lucy, the young protagonist who falls in love with her professor,
Martin, and begins an exciting new life with him. However,
when Lucy is framed for his murder by one of Martin's enemies,
she must struggle to prove her innocence by uncovering the
true murderer. Gebhard is a retired librarian living in
Southern California.

Reflections:
Living and Traveling in the 20th Century

By
John J. McKelvey, Jr. '39

Worden
Press, 2000

Part
autobiography, part journal, and part travel guide, this
memoir takes the reader on an intimate journey through McKelvey's
life from New York to Oberlin and on his travels through
Latin America, Europe, and Africa. The recollection of his
experiences are filled with a sense of nostalgia, reflection,
and insight that only time can provide. By turns poignant
and humorous, Reflections reminds the reader of the daily
wonders of life, family, and travel.

Politics
as Usual:

The
Cyberspace "Revolution"

By
Michael Margolis '61 and

David
Resnick

Sage
Publications, Inc., 2000

Cyberspace
has unquestionably transformed communication around the
world. Some have argued that this technology will significantly
alter the face of the American political system. However,
Margolis and Resnick argue that this is not the case--a
new online politics that revitalizes citizenship and democracy
has not occurred. Instead, virtual reality has grown to
resemble the real world. The political, economic, and social
forces that dominate politics, business, and social life
have assumed similarly important roles in cyberspace. Margolis
is professor of political science at the University of Cincinnati.
He has written numerous books and articles in professional
and popular journals.

Awake,
My Soul!

By
Nancy Roth '58

Church
Publishing, Inc., 1999

This
is a collection of devotional meditations inspired by well-known
hymns of the Christian Church. Following the church year from
Advent to Pentecost, Roth engages with the hymns and their
composers, delving into their history and meaning, and adding
personal anecdotes along the way in order to make hymns an
accessible and viable way to study and pray. Roth is an Episcopal
priest, educator, and spiritual director.